“Hurry up!” says the chickadee (click to enlarge)
“Hurry up, hurry up! The ice has melted and time’s a-wasting!”
That’s what the little Chestnut-backed Chickadee seemed to say, as it ever-so briefly touched down on a low branch over the pond, directly in front of me.
The little bird was in rapid motion – it leaned over and grabbed a quick drink, then was airborne again before I could even attempt a second photograph. I’m sure it was fully focused on its spring to-do list: find good grubs; identify nest site; court mate; gather building materials; construct nest…
A good reminder to me, now that it’s finally warming up, that I need to pull myself out of the lethargy I’ve been in, and get moving on my own spring to-do list. Let’s see now: weed and prepare the first couple of garden beds; sow broad beans; start broccoli and tomato seeds; sow peas and spinach….
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A good reminder Laurie. Thanks for the KIA.
Hah! Really, I only meant it for a KIA for myself – but if it’s useful, feel free to take it that way, Paul!
Yep, it’s coming, slower than molasses in April!
But about to speed way, way up!